Maintenance Manager

MAINTENANCE MANAGER

PERMANENT | LIVERPOOL - L33

WE ARE COLLOIDS LIMITED

Established in 1967 with over 50 years of Masterbatch expertise, Colloids is one of the fastest-growing companies in the plastics industry, with a turnover in excess of £90m. It is a global leader in bespoke, technical thermoplastic Masterbatch solutions supplying the automotive, construction, engineering and electrical/electronic markets. Colloids is a member of the Tosaf Group.

Our Vision

To be the world leading supplier and manufacturer of technically advanced masterbatch solutions. We drive innovation with passion and creativity to enhance the customer experience.

Our Mission

To deliver technical excellence and create stakeholder value providing innovative solutions to our customers in a sustainable and environmentally responsible manner.

Our Values

Sustainability - We act in a socially responsible ethical manner, prioritising safety

Team Work - Together we achieve our goals

Respect - We encourage an open fair and equal culture

Inspire - We are positive, enthusiastic and innovative

Versatility - We empower, adapt and improve

Excellence - Service and quality is at the heart of everything we do

THE ROLE

We are seeking a hands-on and experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and develop an effective site maintenance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring plant availability while maintaining full compliance with regulatory requirements. You will play a key role in driving continuous improvement and managing projects, ensuring that our site operates at peak performance.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and develop a high-performing maintenance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Implement and maintain a robust preventative maintenance programme for all site facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory engineering and safety requirements.
• Manage maintenance budgets and control costs effectively.
• Act as the primary engineering contact for incident response and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with the production team to minimise downtime and optimise efficiencies.
• Stay updated on industry advancements and provide thought leadership on innovative engineering solutions.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience in maintenance management within a process or manufacturing environment (preferably with previous knowledge of extrusion)
• Hands-on expertise with pumps, conveyors, motors/drives, heating/cooling systems, and hydraulics.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing a multi-shift maintenance team.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance techniques.
• Qualified in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (City and Guilds or higher).
• Multi-skilled with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements.

BENEFITS

• 33 Days Annual Leave
• Purchase Additional Holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Medicash Health Plan/ Company Life Policy

PACKAGE

• Hours: Monday – Friday
• Salary: Commensurate to the role
• Location: Liverpool, L33
• Job Type: Permanent
• Reports To: Operations Manager

TO APPLY

Please follow the link below, if you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application, please let us know. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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